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Apply to Serve on an ATPE State Committee by Aug. 25
Date Posted: 8/14/2024
Apply now to be considered for service on the Leader Development, Legislative, Membership, or Nomination/Election committees. Another application wave will occur in November.
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In Memoriam: Mike Morrow, ATPE’s First Executive Director
Date Posted: 8/13/2024
Morrow led ATPE during the historic passage of House Bill (HB) 72, a bill with monumental impact on Texas public education.
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The ATPE Podcast: The State of Education Policy
Date Posted: 8/09/2024
In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains how together we can impact Texas education policy beyond just the threat of vouchers.
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Tax-Free Weekend Is Coming!
Date Posted: 8/06/2024
Take advantage of this opportunity to save money by purchasing back-to-school items between Friday, Aug. 9, and midnight Sunday, Aug. 11.
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Blackwell School Named a National Historic Site
Date Posted: 8/06/2024
The new national historic site is located in Marfa and is open to the public with limited hours and services.
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Lockhart ISD providing free school supplies to students districtwide for 2024-25
Date Posted: 8/06/2024
Thanks to a balanced district budget, all students in Lockhart Independent School District (LISD) will receive free school supplies for the 2024-25 academic year.
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The Teacher Reuse Aims to Alleviate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Texas Educators
Date Posted: 7/23/2024
This San Marcos-based nonprofit is on a mission to save teachers as much as possible on classroom supplies while encouraging recycling and reuse.
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Discover the Enhanced ATPE Professional Learning Portal!
Date Posted: 7/18/2024
We are thrilled to introduce the all-new ATPE Professional Learning Portal (PLP), designed exclusively for you as a valuable member benefit.
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Strategies for a Successful Start in Education Webinar
Date Posted: 7/18/2024
Join us at 5 p.m. CT July 31 for a webinar that will empower you with strategies they don't teach in university or educator preparation programs.
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Think Before You Post
Date Posted: 7/18/2024
As both an educator and public citizen, how should you approach politically minded communications or interactions while on or off duty?
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2024 ATPE House of Delegates Wrap-Up
Date Posted: 7/17/2024
During the 2024 ATPE Summit in Dallas, delegates elected new state officers, readopted ATPE’s 13 standing resolutions, and debated the reorganized ATPE Legislative Program.
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Finding the Best Fit: Which Membership Category Should You Join for 2024-25?
Date Posted: 7/02/2024
If your employment status is changing for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, you may need to make a change in your membership category.
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How much does ATPE membership cost per day?
Date Posted: 1/02/2024
Use this tool to calculate how much a full year of ATPE membership would cost.
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